Live In-Person Run: March 2, 2025 Virtual Run: March 2 – March 31. Now in its 47th year, the Chinatown YMCA CCHP Lunar New Year Run gives participants a rare opportunity to run through San Francisco Chinatown’s historic (and slightly hilly) streets, taking in the architecture, scents, and sounds of a bustling and vibrant community. For The Lunar New Year kicks off on Jan. 29, 2025. Here's what to know about the year of the Wood Snake, from the personality traits to the various Snake elements, according to Chinese metaphysics The Lunar New Year 2025, also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, starts on January 29, aligning with the first New Moon of the lunisolar calendar. This widely celebrated event welcomes the Year of the Snake, the sixth sign in the Chinese zodiac, symbolizing wisdom, transformation, and intuition. Chinese zodiac: Year of the Snake 2025 Lunar New Year — which includes Chinese New Year, Seollal in Korea, Tet in Vietnam and more — begins on Jan. 29, kicking off more than two weeks of parties, customs and copious feasts Year of the Snake. Live In-Person Run: March 2nd, 2025. Virtual Run: March 2nd – March 31 st. Now in its 47 th year, the Chinatown YMCA CCHP Lunar New Year Run gives participants a rare opportunity to run through San Francisco Chinatown’s historic (and slightly hilly) streets, taking in the architecture, scents, and sounds of a bustling and Asian communities across the world will begin ringing in the Lunar New Year tomorrow, with 2025 designated as the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac. Lunar New Year traditions vary across and within countries, but similar threads run throughout: family time, rituals for prosperity and to honor ancestors, and marathon feasts. The Lunar New Year marks the transition from one animal to another. The Year of the Dragon, which began on Feb. 10, 2024, ends on Tuesday. Wednesday begins the Year of the Snake. The Lunar New Year in 2025 welcomes the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Celebrated by millions around the world, this is a time for cultural traditions, family reunions, and hopes for good fortune in the coming year. In 2025, Lunar New Year falls on January 29, kicking off the 16-day Spring Festival. The Chinese New Year of 2025 falls on January 29th (Wednesday), and will last to February 2nd. It is the Year of Snake. As an official public holiday, Chinese people can get eight days' off from work, from January 28th to February 4th. The Chinese New Year of 2026 falls on February 17th (Tuesday), and will last to February 21th. It is the Year 47th Annual CCHP Chinatown YMCA Lunar New Year Run 2025. San Francisco, CA. registration at this price ends 02/26/2025 11:59 PM. $80.00: $6.55 Events/Results This annual race in San Francisco's historic Chinatown is sponsored by the Chinatown YMCA. Don't be surprised if you hear a few firecrackers along the route -- Chinatown's biggest celebrations surround the Chinese New Year and in this race you'll be right in the thick of things. Expect the spectators to be more festively dressed than at any other race. It a little complicated to explain, but The Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker 5/10K Run/Walk is the largest and longest-running Lunar New Year charity run in the United States. Established in 1978, Firecracker has since grown to include a Bike Ride, Kiddie Run and PAW’er Dog Walk and serves the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area with support from the City of Los Angeles. Year of the Snake. Live In-Person Run: March 2nd, 2025. Virtual Run: March 2nd – March 31 st. Now in its 47 th year, the Chinatown YMCA CCHP Lunar New Year Run gives participants a rare opportunity to run through San Francisco Chinatown’s historic (and slightly hilly) streets, taking in the architecture, scents, and sounds of a bustling and The Chinatown YMCA, in San Francisco’s historic Chinatown, is holding its 47th annual “Chinese New Year Run” in 2025. See here for more information. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, the Chinese New Year begins with the lunar calendar, often in late January or early February. In 2025, we welcome the Year of the Wood Snake, a time known for transformation, wisdom, and steady progress. What does this mean for the clever and resourceful Rat, the first sign in the Chinese Zodiac? The KL New Year Run, scheduled for January 1, 2025, pushes runners with 291 meters of elevation gain as they navigate the scenic streets of Kuala Lumpur. Starting at Dataran Merdeka, participants will experience both urban energy and historic sites along this challenging course. Selamat Tahun Baru Cina buat semua rakyat Malaysia! Tahukah anda,Tahun Baru Cina 2024 jatuh pada 10 Februari 2023 dan hari Ahad. Perayaan Tahun Baru Cina adalah perayaan terbesar Dalam masyarakat Cina di dunia. Tahun ini adalah tahun Naga, menandai datangnya masa keajaiban, kejayaan, kekayaan dan kesihatan tubuh badan yang amat baik. Sambutan perayaan Tahun Baru Cina boleh menjadi salah satu Celebrate the 2025 Year of the Snake Lunar New Year with the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Events and Festival! RUN/WALK, BIKE, KIDDIE & DOG EVENTS 2025 YEAR OF THE Celebrate Lunar New Year on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025. Find your zodiac (is it lucky?), and discover the Spring Festival’s food, festivals and traditions. Chinese New Year
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